George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner and his wife Joan, attend the dedication of George M. Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, FL.

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George Steinbrenner is wheeled into the dedication ceremony for the George M. Steinbrenner High School.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner watches the Yankees play this season’s home opener at Yankee Stadium against the Angels. Manager Joe Girardi and Derek Jeter would present Steinbrenner with a World Series ring prior to the game.

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George Steinbrenner, known as “The Boss” to Yankees fans, sits in the owners box while watching a game.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner proudly sports his 2009 World Series Champion hat during a 2010 spring training game.

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George Steinbrenner receives support during the playing of the National Anthem, showing signs of his ailing health.

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A smiling George Steinbrenner sits in his luxury box while watching his grandson, Robert J. Molloy, play a high school baseball game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL.

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The Yankees owner pauses for a photo as he arrives for the last opening day at the original stadium.

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George Steinbrenner watches a Florida State League Game at what was formerly known as Legends Field before the park was named after the Yankees owner.

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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with “The Boss” before a Yankees spring training game against the Red Sox.

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George Steinbrenner smiles during a press conference announcing the proposed building of the new Yankee Stadium.

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner shakes hands with Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a press conference announcing plans for teh new Yankee Stadium.

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George Steinbrenner happily announces the plans for a brand new Yankee Stadium at a 2005 press conference.

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George Steinbrenner sits in -between Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Governor George Pataki, both Yankee fans, as “The Boss”, known to be one of the most hands-on owners in baseball history, announces plans for a new stadium.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and General Manager Brian Cashman look concerned while watching a Spring Training game in St. Petersburg, FL.

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George Steinbrenner looks dapper and happy at the 11th Annual Living Landmarks Gala at The Plaza Hotel in 2004.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner waves to fans in Tampa, FL; the same day he denied rumors that his health was failing.

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“The Boss” George Steinbrenner poses for pictures at the Living Landmarks Celebration in New York City.

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New York yankees owner George Steinbrenner is in good spirits at the 11th Annual Living Landmarks Gala in New York City.

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George Steinbrenner shows off one of the seven World Series rings he won as owner of the Yankees.

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A sweetly smiling photo of George Steinbrenner and Governor George Pataki during the groundbreaking of the New Yankee Stadium.

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Yankee owner George Steinbrenner poses for a photograph among the plaques in Monument Park at the old Yankee Stadium.

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George Steinbrenner chats on the field with former Senior VP of Operations, Gordon Blakely during a spring training practice.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner looks happy and healthy while carrying his favorite newspaper in New York City in 2003.

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George Steinbrenner applauds President Bush during commencement ceremonies at Ohio State University where Steinbrenner and Bush received honorary degrees.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner happily speaks to reporters in a hallway in Legends Field after a spring training game.

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A laughing George Steinbrenner shows off his softer side while chatting with reporters in the Yankees locker room after a game.

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George Steinbrenner walks with player Dwight Gooden at Yankee Stadium just before Opening Day in 2001.

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A jubilant George Steinbrenner at World Series Champion Yankee Parade celebration at City Hall after the Yankees beat the Mets in the 2000 Subway Series.

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Team owner George Steinbrenner watches workous with Joe Torre just before a 2000 Yankees home game.

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George Steinbrenner watches workouts on the field in his signature Yankees blue.

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Yankees owner George Stainbrenner hangs out on the field with Bernie Williams during a spring training warm-up in Tampa, FL.

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George Steinbrenner chats with Bernie Williams during a spring training practice at Legends Field.

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George Steinbrenner in the dugout with team captain Derek Jeter during a spring training game.

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George Steinbrenner gives advice to player Bernie Williams in the dugout during a spring training game.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner watches practice at Legends Field in Tampa, FL.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner holds the World Series Championship trophy with coach Joe Torre in 1999.

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George Steinbrenner waves hapily to fans outside the Yankees Minor League training facility in Tampa, FL.

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George Steinbrenner poses with legend Yogi Bera at an event for the World Champion Yankees in 1999.

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner proudly holds the World Series trophy after his team won the title in 1998.

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George Steinbrenner talks to coach Joe Torre during a practice at Yankee Stadium in 1998.

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George Steinbrenner takes a rest in the parking lot at Yankee Stadium after arriving early for a 1997 World Series game against the Braves.

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner rests in the team parking lot prior to a game in 1997.

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George Steinbrenner enters a spring training game in Tampa, FL.

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is all smiles as he shows of his Kentucky Derby entry, Concerto, while still decked out in Yankee blue at the Derby in 1997.

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George Steinbrenners looks happy and healthy while flanked by former managers Billy Martin and Lou Piniella during spring training in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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George Steinbrenner poses with Yankees legend Yogi Berra at the Stadium.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner proudly holds up a copy of The Post after the Yankees win the 1996 World Series.

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George Steinbrenner chats with Meredith Viera for the ABC show “The Turning Point”.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner shakes hands with then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani after the meeting at the Empire State Economic Development Corporation.

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George Steinbrenner happily talks to reporters after a winning game against the Mariners.

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George Steinbrenner takes a photo in gear on a horse during a photoshoot for Sports Illustrated in 1993.

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George Steinbrenner announces his resignation as general manager of the New York Yankees during a press conference at the Stadium in 1990.

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner sits at desk in front of a signed photograph of Cary Grant beforeGame 2 of the 1981 World Series.

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George Steinbrenner (center) talks to reporters about rebuilding the New York Yankees during an event in New York City in 1977.

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George Steinbrenner watches a game at Yankee Stadium after returning to his position as New York Yankees principal owner in 1997.

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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner chats with then-free agent Reggie Jackson at Royals Stadium in Kansas City, just a month before Jackson signed with the Yankees.

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A young George Steinbrenner reads a newspaper on a baseball stand after his suspension from baseball for aiding Richard Nixon’s re-election campaign was lifted.

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George Steinbrenner talks to reporter in 1974 — a year after he became the principal owner of the Yankees.